General Discussion Category

Support?

Hi I’m really enjoying the site but wondering if the “contact us” link goes to someone in support. I’ve a support question but haven’t been getting any response.…

REPERTOIRE EXPECTATIONS

I have just signed up. Already I am worried that the repertoire is all classical. There does not seem to be any reference to Jazz or chord use with songs in general and so on??…

Stroke survivor possible to play piano again?

I had a stroke 8 months ago due to right brain bleeding. I lost my left side body mobility and since then, i am unable to play piano with my both hands.…

"Wrong notes" in Haydn A-flat sonata, II. Adagio.

Let's consider this a test of how wonkily specific questions can get. I'm playing Haydn A-flat Major Sonata, Hob XVI:46. In the Henle urtext edited by Georg of the 2nd movement, bar 14,…

Recording My Performance and Clinkers/Clunkers (otherwise known as wrong notes)

I am a returning adult (mid-sixties). Once upon a time (many, many years ago) I played at probably an early-advanced level. Coming back after not playing much for at least 25 years,…

Missing Content

I just signed up for a free 14-day trial. I am very interested in the techniques area: exercises, mechanics, musicianship, and etudes. THEY ARE ALL BLANK...EMPTY.…

Maintaining growing repertoire in good shape

The more music you learn, the bigger your repertoire grows and the harder it becomes to maintain everything in good shape. To me it feels like a challenge because we tend to focus our practice time…

Piano Teacher Water Cooler...

Would love to swap stories, anecdotes, etc... with fellow piano teachers :-) - I KNOW YOU ARE OUT THERE! I teach part time. I used to limit my studio to 10 students, but I am up to 16.…

24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves .

Hi! I have some piano exams this summer, and need to prepare the 24 Major and Minor Scales + Arpeggios + Broken Chords + Octaves . Attached is a video with me playing the G Major ones.…

Relaxing hands after leaps and stretches

Hi! I am really struggling with this one... although I am getting better. I am currently approaching this very methodically, think, ATTACK, relax... repeat ad nauseam...…

Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso chord discrepancy

Does anyone know why some editions have an A Major chord at measure 134 and some have A minor? I did a bit of research but would love an answer from folks on here who know more than I.…

Tuning

Anyone else totally nerd out and do happy dances twice a year like me? Today is that day!! tuning and adjustments… :-)

Switching back and forth between Mini-keys and full sized piano keys

Hi all! For those that play synths or midi controllers with mini-keys, do you think it can ruin/interfere with your muscle memory when playing the piano because of the distance between keys? Thanks.

Learning path?

Hi! I am new to piano, love classical music because of my classical flute training as a teenager. I am trying ToneBase, but I can’t seem to find a clear learning path for my level,…

Question about Chopin Nocturne op15 no 2

Hi, Can anyone tell me in Chopin Nocturne Op 15 no 2 doppio movimento section 1st bar. Where exactly should the chord be played in the left hand? Does it come before the first D in the right hand or…

What piece of Bach's music most speaks to your life right now? Why?

You can interpret this however broadly you want. I'm curious! And if you can play it, please share!

Is it ok or not to take lessons with two teachers in the same time?

I recently got back into taking piano lessons for the first time in about 4-5 years. I did extensive research on local piano teachers that are professional enough and that I could take lessons with…

Fingering help for Standchen (Schubert/Liszt)

Hi everyone on Tonebase. I need help with the fingerings for the (I'm not sure how to call these) ascending and descending G minor and G Major thirds in the above two sections in the Liszt…

What music are you working on?

What is your dream piece to perform?

Ideas for Adult Piano Beginner Repertoire

Dear piano enthusiasts, I am wondering if anyone can recommend some repertoire and etude books for adult piano beginners. (barely fluently reading 5 staves) I have scale,…

Call for stories: Bach as Tonic

Hi everyone! I've just been catching up on the posts in this community, and am so amazed by the many musical journeys you're all on, and the myriad places you come from!…

Bach month

I'm very new to Tonebase but am looking forward to this Bach month. Thought I'd start working on the Prelude in Aflat major from Book #1 I'm also very much enjoying learning the lovely Clara…